I am a versatile media professional blending music, photography, and storytelling to create engaging content across education, live performance, and branded projects. My experience spans teaching, ensemble direction, production coordination, and multimedia production—from school bands and concerts to independent film and social video campaigns. I thrive in collaborative settings, mentoring students and teams, planning productions, and delivering compelling content for live events, videos, and digital platforms. I’m passionate about weaving music and imagery into storytelling that resonates with audiences and supports creative growth for individuals and organizations.

Michael C.P. Tan

I am a versatile media professional blending music, photography, and storytelling to create engaging content across education, live performance, and branded projects. My experience spans teaching, ensemble direction, production coordination, and multimedia production—from school bands and concerts to independent film and social video campaigns. I thrive in collaborative settings, mentoring students and teams, planning productions, and delivering compelling content for live events, videos, and digital platforms. I’m passionate about weaving music and imagery into storytelling that resonates with audiences and supports creative growth for individuals and organizations.

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I am a versatile media professional blending music, photography, and storytelling to create engaging content across education, live performance, and branded projects. My experience spans teaching, ensemble direction, production coordination, and multimedia production—from school bands and concerts to independent film and social video campaigns.

I thrive in collaborative settings, mentoring students and teams, planning productions, and delivering compelling content for live events, videos, and digital platforms. I’m passionate about weaving music and imagery into storytelling that resonates with audiences and supports creative growth for individuals and organizations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
Malay
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner
Korean
Beginner

Work Experience

Music/Photography Coach at MOE Schools
February 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Conduct lessons on Music (Band) or Photography in groups; guide students with skills and techniques; prepare for SYF competition; organise outings and studio/outdoor photography sessions; prepare for project work and showcase.
Music Coach at Symphony Music School
February 1, 2005 - September 30, 2023
Coached students, managed stage and events, and provided photo and videography services; helped students achieve Grade 8 in music performance; integrated science and maths into teaching methods; on-location shoots; music composing and post-production.
Music Instructor / Enrichment Trainer at Asia Music School Pte. Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019
Trained students to achieve Grade 8 in music performance; developed and enhanced teaching methods; integrated cross-disciplinary approaches for easier understanding.
Cinematographer / Photographer (Project Based) at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2013 - Present
Planning and content creation for music and corporate videos; on-location shoots with and without artists/clients; music composing and arrangement; post-production.
IT Support Specialist (Project Based) at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Setup network infrastructure; LAN/WAN support and troubleshooting; IT project planning, coordination, and execution; security SOP policy implementation.
Music Coach / Stage Management at The Esplanade Co Ltd
September 1, 2002 - May 31, 2004
Managing stage, sound, and lighting; production setup and rundown; project management for events; liaising with artists and ALO; leading a team of staging staff.
Musician / Educator at Ocean Butterflies Intl.
August 1, 2007 - June 30, 2012
Music coaching and arrangement; trained students in additional skills for music career; event photography for in-house artists.
Band Director / Instructor at Asia Music School Pte. Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019
Directed and instructed school band activities; orchestration and performance planning.
Banquet Steward / Service Roles at Mandarin Orchard Hotel
March 1, 1991 - July 31, 1995
Banquet steward and coffee house server; led a small team for functions; setup and turnover for events.
Hotel Roles - Marriott / Mandarin Orchard at Marriott Hotel / Mandarin Orchard Hotel
March 1, 1991 - October 31, 1998
Banquet and service roles; led teams and managed function areas; function setup and turnover.
Retail / Customer Service at Kinokuniya Book Stores of Singapore
July 1, 1998 - March 31, 1999
Customer service; store operations and daily reporting.
Music Coach / Photography Instructor at MOE Schools
February 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Conduct lessons on Music (Band) or Photography in groups; Guide students, impart skills; Preparing for SYF Competition and performance; Organise outings and visits to studios or outdoor for photography classes; Prepare them for project work and showcase their works
Drums Coach at Freelance / Self-Employed
October 1, 2023 - Present
Coaching drum students for leisure/exam based on Rockschool and Trinity Pop N Rock Syllabus with occasional worship music upon request; Coaching Saxophone and Flute students for leisure/exam based on ABRSM Syllabus with occasional pop music upon request
Music Coach / Stage Manager at Symphony Music School
February 1, 2005 - September 1, 2023
Music coaching, network administration, concert stage management, photo and videography; Trained students to achieve Grade 8 in music performance; Developed and enhanced teaching methods with integration of science and maths for easy understanding
Cinematographer / Photographer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2013 - Present
Planning and content creation with storyline for music videos and corporate videos; On-location shoots with and without artist/client involved; Music composing and arrangement; Post production of music and video content with Final Cut Pro / Logic Pro
IT Support Specialist (Project Based) at Independent / Clients
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Setup network infrastructure; LAN/WAN support and troubleshooting; Support IT project planning, coordination, execution, and implementation of security and SOP policy
Production Stage Manager at The Esplanade Co Ltd
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2004
Managing stage, sound and lighting; Production setup and rundown for each event and performance; Project managing each event and liaise with artist and ALO for the performance; Leading and manage a team of staging staff
Customer Service at Kinokuniya Book Stores of Singapore Pte Ltd
July 1, 1998 - March 1, 1999
Customer service; Store daily operation; Administrative duties for daily report
Banquet Steward and Coffee House Server at Mandarin Orchard Hotel
March 1, 1991 - July 1, 1995
Banquet service; Team leadership; Setup and turnover for events
Banquet Steward and Team Lead at Marriott Hotel
August 1, 1995 - October 1, 1998
Leading a small team; Banquet service; Setup and turnover for functions
Enrichment Trainer / Media/Photography/Videography Trainer; Band Director / Sectional Instructor (Project Based) at MOE CCA
February 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for conducting sectional and full ensemble rehearsals, teaching instrumental techniques, sight-reading and music theory, preparing students for SYF and public showcases, mentoring student leaders, coordinating performances, and supporting media projects for school events.
Drums / Saxophone / Flute Coach (Part-Time) at Private Teaching
October 1, 2023 - Present
One-on-one lessons across various ages/levels; customized lesson plans; teach music theory, sight-reading, rhythm training, and technique; prepare for graded exams; recital planning and progress reporting.
Music Coach / Stage Management (Contract Part-Time) at Symphony Music School
February 1, 2005 - September 1, 2013
Conduct drum, saxophone, and flute lessons; develop structured lesson plans; coordinate ensembles; prepare for examinations and performances; stage management for concerts including cues and live show execution.
Production Stage Manager (Contract) at Esplanade Co. Ltd.
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2004
Oversee stage operations for concerts/theatre; coordinate rehearsals, cues, and backstage logistics; manage safety, load-in/out, and production documentation; liaise with artists and touring teams.
Band Director / Instructor (Contract) at Various MOE Schools
September 1, 1999 - May 1, 2002
Conduct full band and sectional rehearsals; teach technique, rhythm, and music literacy; prepare students for performances and SYF; recruit and mentor student leaders; coordinate logistically for camps and events.
Music Instructor / In-House Photographer / Rehearsal/Performance Support at Ocean Butterflies International
August 1, 2007 - June 1, 2012
Coach drum and saxophone; tailor training programs; support rehearsal sessions, recordings, and live showcases; capture promotional photography and contribute to studio recordings and live events.
Independent Music Professional / In-House Photographer (Contract) at Freelance / Ocean Butterflies & others
January 1, 2013 - Present
Produce music-related content; photograph artistes; plan shoots, lighting, and creative direction; edit and archive multimedia assets; contribute to marketing campaigns.
Producer / Cinematographer / Photographer / Content Creator (Project Based) at Freelance / Private Projects
January 1, 2013 - Present
Lead end-to-end cross-media projects (music videos, microfilms, live sessions); integrate original music scoring; manage licensing and production workflow; deliver cohesive brand identity.
Enrichment Program Trainer (Contract) at MOE Schools
July 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012
Deliver AMIS-aligned curriculum; instrumental instruction; music theory; ensemble skills; differentiate instruction; prepare students for showcases and competitions.

Education

Grade 8 Drums (Distinction) at Trinity College London
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Diploma in Human Resource Management at University of Lincolnshire and Humberside (UK) and Griffith University (Australia)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Honours in Wind Band Ensembles at London College of Music
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
GCE O Level at Singapore Examination and Assessment Board
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production & Management) – Producer at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
COMPTIA A+ Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
COMPTIA Network+ Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
COMPTIA Security+ Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Security Architecture 3 Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Project Management 3 Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Certificate in Copywriting at Udemy
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Certificate in Network Configuration at NCIF
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Certificate in Network Administration and Maintenance at NCIF
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional – Leading with Agility (ICP-LEA) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2021 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026
Certified SAFe6 Agilist at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production & Management) – Producer at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Distinction in Grade 8 Drums at Trinity College London
January 1, 2017 - January 2, 2026
Diploma in Human Resource Management at University of Lincolnshire and Humberside (UK) and Griffith University (Australia)
January 1, 2000 - January 2, 2026
Honours in Wind Band Ensembles at London College of Music
January 1, 1997 - January 2, 2026
GCE O Level at Singapore Examination and Assessment Board
January 1, 1993 - January 2, 2026
Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production & Management) – Producer at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026
O Level at Singapore Examination and Assessment Board
January 1, 1993 - March 5, 2026
Honours in Wind Band Ensembles at London College of Music
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Diploma in Human Resource Management at Trinity College London
January 1, 2017 - March 5, 2026
Distinction in Grade 8 Drums at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2024 - March 5, 2026
SCTP Diploma in Agile IT Project Management at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026
SCTP Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production & Management) – Producer at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026
IC Agile Certified Professional (ICP-ACC) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2021 - March 5, 2026
IC Agile Certified Professional – Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2021 - March 5, 2026
IC Agile Certified Professional – Leading with Agility (ICP-LEA) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
SAFe Agilist (SAFe6) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2024 - March 5, 2026
Certified Scrum Master at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2024 - March 5, 2026
CompTIA A+ Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
CompTIA Network+ Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
CompTIA Security+ Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
Cyber Security Protection Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2021 - March 5, 2026
Certificate in Copywriting at Udemy
January 1, 2020 - March 5, 2026
Production Budget Management at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026
Production Planning and Scheduling at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026
Talent Casting at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026
Crew Selection at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026
Fundraising and Sponsorship at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP)
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional – Leading with Agility (ICP-LEA)
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF)
January 1, 2021 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026
SAFe 6 Agilist
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
PMP (Project Management Professional)
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
Data Analysis Fundamentals Using Microsoft Excel
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
Leadership In Devops
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
Leading SAFe (Certified SAFe Agilist)
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP)
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional – Leading with Agility (ICP-LEA)
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF)
January 1, 2021 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
January 1, 2021 - January 2, 2026
Certificate in Project Management
January 1, 2021 - January 2, 2026
Fire Prevention Certificate
January 1, 2020 - January 2, 2026
Certificate in Copywriting
January 1, 2020 - January 2, 2026
Certificate in Network Configuration
January 1, 2019 - January 2, 2026
Certificate in Network Administration and Maintenance
January 1, 2019 - January 2, 2026
Power BI Data Visualization Certificate
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP-ACC)
January 1, 2021 - March 5, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF)
January 1, 2021 - March 5, 2026
ICAgile Certified Professional – Leading with Agility (ICP-LEA)
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
SAFe Agilist (SAFe6)
January 1, 2024 - March 5, 2026
Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2024 - March 5, 2026
SCTP Diploma in Agile IT Project Management
January 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026
SCTP Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production & Management) – Producer
January 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026
CompTIA A+ Certificate
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
CompTIA Network+ Certificate
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
CompTIA Security+ Certificate
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
Cyber Security Protection Certificate
January 1, 2021 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Telecommunications